- Degree
- Master of Arts in English Literature and Culture
- Course location
- Mainz
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- Courses are held in English only (100%). English is the language for all exams, term papers and theses (100%).
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter and summer semester
- Application deadline
- 15 July for the following winter semester
15 January for the following summer semester
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The course of study lasts four semesters and consists of seven modules that offer a programme focused on literature and cultural studies. It provides advanced knowledge of the diverse aspects of British society within literary, historical, political, and cultural contexts. The programme focuses on the cultural area of the British Isles and countries that have been influenced by Great Britain. Depending on their interests, students can either maintain the broad focus of the BA programme by combining modules II and IV, or they can study an epoch or theme more in detail. This allows students to tailor their academic journey according to their individual preferences and academic pursuits.
In addition, an interdisciplinary module allows students to explore the traditions and diversifications of Anglophone literature, cultures, and languages in more detail. The complementary and interdisciplinary orientation of the Master's programme is supplemented by elective courses from related disciplines. The aim is to complement and expand the desired research perspective within specific areas of British Studies. This is achieved through a combination of comprehensive and interdisciplinary teaching methods and research opportunities.
Another important component of the research-oriented Master's programme is the "research workshop" module as well as the associated courses in theory and methodology. Similar to the "professional orientation" module, this module particularly emphasises the early involvement of students in research projects within the field of British Studies. It thus serves as an introduction to independent scholarly work.